US3810092A
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Warning and distress signal device for a disabled vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-24
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Granted: 1974-05-07
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Expires: 1992-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A warning and distress signal device for a disabled vehicle comprising a pair of brightly colored panels attached along their top edges and having rubber suction cup feet for mounting them on the vehicle roof. A series of slides behind one of the panels carries card signs which may be moved to extend laterally of the panels to expose to passing motorists words citing the needs, e.g. ''''gas,'''' ''''aid,'''' etc. of the driver.
Inventors
- 👤 C Tucker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:37
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q7/00; B60Q7/005; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/50; B60Q1/503; B60Q1/52; B60Q1/544
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A warning and distress signal device for a disabled vehicle comprising: front and rear panels; means connecting said panels along the upper edges thereof; means at the lower edges of said panel for temporarily attaching them to a surface on the vehicle with said panels in downwardly divergent relationship with said front panel facing in the direction of on-coming traffic; and a plurality of word signs slidably mounted on the rearward side of one of said panels for movement between a hidden position between said panels and an exposed position extending laterally therefrom; a word expressing a driver need being applied with reflective material to both sides of each of said signs; said signs being slidable selectively to expose to passing motorists words citing the needs of the driver of the disabled vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A warning and distress signal device for a disabled vehicle comprising: front and rear panels; means connecting said panels along the upper edges thereof; means at the lower edges of said panel for temporarily attaching them to a surface on the vehicle with said panels in downwardly divergent relationship with said front panel facing in the direction of on-coming traffic; and a plurality of word signs slidably mounted on the rearward side of one of said panels for movement between a hidden position between said panels and an exposed position extending laterally therefrom; a word expressing a driver need being applied with reflective material to both sides of each of said signs; said signs being slidable selectively to expose to passing motorists words citing the needs of the driver of the disabled vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The signal device defined in claim 1 wherein: said panels and said sign slides are of highly visible colors.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The signal device defined by claim 1 including: a signal light carried on said panels; and means connecting said signal light to a source of electricity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The signal device defined by claim 3 wherein: said connecting means comprises an electric conductor cord; and a plug on said cord adapted to be received in the cigarette lighter receptacle of the vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The signal device defined by claim 4 including: a flasher connected in said conductor cord.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-05-06 | 1977-11-05 | 1978-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-06 | 1981-11-05 | 1982-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-06 | 1985-11-05 | 1986-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |